According to Richard Iweanoge, MTNâ€™s GM, Brands and Communication, the partnership with Sony has ensured that MTN Music+ is now the undisputed King of digital music streaming in Africa.

â€œApart from the streaming opportunities of international song catalogues, subscribers also have access to millions of songs from key Nigerian and African artistes already available on the platform.

â€œThis, coupled with other platforms like our Caller Ring Back Tunez (CRBT), has made MTN the largest music distributor in Africa.

â€œAs Nigeriaâ€™s most innovative telecoms company, we have been able to deploy music as a platform to give value added services to our teeming subscribers, which have also proven to be a significant source of revenue for the artistes. This new partnership will open a new world of possibilities,â€� he said.

On his part, Michael Ugwu, General Manager, Sony Music Entertainment West Africa, said, â€œSony Music Entertainment West Africa is extremely excited to strategically partner with Music Plus on this landmark deal.

â€œIt was extremely important for us to focus efforts on signing a deal with a partner who shares our passion for growing the music market through innovative digital music services.

â€œThrough its exciting music streaming platform and large subscriber base Music Plus understands the amazing scope of the market for both local Nigerian and International artists.

â€œUltimately our visions are aligned in the belief that Nigeria can easily become one of the Top 10 music markets in the world.â€�

Apart from the rich collection of music available on the platform, MTN Music+ also offers ease of payment for the service as subscribers pay with airtime as well as payments using debit cards.